The document discusses the benefits and processes of podcasting as an educational tool, highlighting its role in developing core literacy skills and facilitating learning across various disciplines. It includes detailed instructions on how to create, edit, and publish podcasts, along with resources for finding and consuming podcasts. Additionally, it features sample podcast links that demonstrate effective use within educational contexts.

1. Podcasting: A New Genre Exciting Students Carol Siwinski Germantown Academy Curricular Technology Specialist PETE & C February 10 -12, 2008

2. Podcasting Allows for the distribution of audio or video files through RSS feed RSS - real simple syndication Audio, enhanced audio or video files in MP3 or M4a format You can listen to podcast on Internet Using an aggregator iTunes or iPodder you can subscribe to the podcast and listen later Subcribe to podcast with aggregtor New episode automatically added through feed to aggregator Transfer podcast to iPod or mP3 player for portable listening

3. iPod More than just a music player Portable learning tool Can develop core literacy skills Crosses generational lines Can be integrated into almost all disciplines Course content dissemination Classroom recording Field recording Study support File storage and transfer

4. Podcasts in the Classroom Music students Listen to, memorize and critique classical music Share original musical works Foreign language Listen to native music Exposure to native speakers Listen to native newspapers to receive another view point of world events Learn a Foreign language E-mail key pals can become pod pals Create their own content History and English Listen to historical speeches Listen to interviews with experts Share original work

5. Sample Podcasts Digging Up Dinosaurs http://www. germantownacademy .org/curtech/radioga/RadioGAcast3.htm China’s Treasure Crest http://www.germantownacademy.org/curtech/radioga/RadioGAcast7.htm Author’s Corner http://www.germantownacademy.org/curtech/radioga/RadioGAcast15.htm 1920s Podcast Wxyy http://www.germantownacademy.org/curtech/radioga/RadioGAcast16.htm Uncorked New York http://www. germantownacademy .org/curtech/radioga/RadioGAcast17. htm

6. Sample Podcasts Grammar Girls Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing http://grammar. quickanddirtytips .com/default.aspx English Idioms and Slang http://www. englishcaster .com/idioms/ Storynory: Free Audio Stories for Kids http: //storynory .com/ MathGrad: Everyday Mathematics Explained http://www. mathgrad .com/ First Amendment Minute http://www. firstamendmentminute . com/Podcasts/feed .xml LearnOutLoud Great History Speeches http://www. learnoutloud .com/Catalog/History/Speeches/Great-Speeches-in-History-Podcast/21306 Coffee Break Spanish http://www. radiolinguamedia . com/cbs/www/index .html

7. Finding a Podcast Educational Podcast for Teaching and Learning http://recap.ltd. uk/podcasting/index . php The educational Podcast Network http://epnweb.org/ Podcast Alley - site features monthly ranking with a top ten list http://www. podcastalley .com/ iTunes Download iTunes http://www.apple. com/itunes/download/ New version iTunes 6.0 or later has a built in Podcast directory. Launch iTunes Click the Podcasts icon in the Source panel. Categories are listed on the bottom-left of the screen. Perform a search .

8. Subscribing to Podcast iTunes easiest way, find it and Find badge on web page If no iTunes badge select and drag and drop it into iTunes Using iTunes, copy the RSS URL address and paste

9. Listening to Podcast On iTunes on a computer Subscribe through iTunes New episodes automatically updated On MP3 player such as iPod Portable Plug in iPod episodes automatically synchronized Podcast can be automatically deleted On web page, don’t subscribe just listen

10. Creating a Podcast Make an MP3 or M4a file Preproduction - write script, find music, assign roles, etc Production using audio editing app to record Audacity, Garageband, mic, etc Upload the MP3 to web server Create web page or use free weblog -Word press, LiveJournal, Blogger Link to URL of MP3or M4a on web page to listen Create XML file RSS2.0 feed with enclosures- (Feedburner online or Feeder $29.99) Link to URL of XML file on web page Submit podcast to directories Visitors subscribe through iTunes, directors or web page links

11. PreProduction Preproduction takes at least 3/4 of production time Develop format - host, topics and segments? Need a creative, catchy title Research, write and rehearse scripts Students develop a podcasting voice Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse! Have students listen to sample podcast Who is audience - students, parents, etc. Length should not be long 8 to 10 minutes

12. Recording External mic better than built -in Recommend Logitec noise filtering headset Set sound preferences of system to recognize external mic Best app is GarageBand on MAC or Audacity on PC Can also use browser based app or iPod with mic GarageBand is nonlinear but easiest to record in order of script Record short pieces less chance for mistakes Leave space for intro, outro and bumpers

13. Speaking Mistakes Talking too fast Honor periods Drop off end of words Popping p ’s Puking – using a fake voice Ware mic practically next to eyes Eating the mic too close Touching the mic Enunciate clearly Speaking a normal volume – speak to friend Prepare and practice Record in short portions and then put together Reduce the background noise Smile while reading

14. PostProduction Edit clips Eliminate pauses and interruptions Add intro, outro and bumpers Use loops from GarageBand Audacity needs to download podcast safe music Adjust music tracks for ducking When perfect send to iTunes and convert it to MP3 Place MP3 on web server

15. Publishing Podcasts Once you created your audio program and uploaded it to a web server, make links to it on a web page or blog . Your final step is to create an RSS feed which converts your audio files into a bone fide podcast. Feeder - creating, editing and publishing RSS feeds on Mac OS X cost $29.95. All reside on your server http: //reinventedsoftware .com/feeder/ Feedburner -creating an RSS feed http://www. google . com/support/feedburner/bin/answer . py ?answer=79416& ctx=sibling Blogger and Feedburner - tutorial http://www. podcastingnews . com/articles/Make_Podcast_Blogger .html Feed Validator http://www.feedvalidator.org Submit RSS feed address to podcast directories including iTunes Link to your Podcast in iTunes using this tutorial

16. Creating Podcast with Web 2.0 PodOmatic - Create, Find, Share Podcasts http://www. podomatic . com/podcast MyPodcast.Com free web2.0 podcasting application http://www. mypodcast .com/?gclid=CL-uwaC735ACFSBMGgodh2uHXg JamGlue - Create your podcast and download the MP3 http://www. jamglue .com/ Podpoint - $19/month Podcast feed, podcast manager, iTunes submission, sermon notes http: //podpoint .net/start

17. Podcasting Resources Learning in Hand http://www.learninginhand.com/podcasting/index.html Complete Guide to iTunes Podcast from iLounge http://ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/the-complete-guide-to-itunes-49-with-podcasts/ Guide to Podcast creation http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/beginners-guide-to-podcast-creation/ Enhanced Podcasting Creation http: //creativemac . digitalmedianet . com/articles/viewarticle . jsp ?id=37839-0 Recording a Podcasting Tutorial - Audacity http://www. jakeludington .com/podcasting/20050222_recording_a_podcast.html Podcasting Tool Box http: //mashable .com/2007/07/04/podcasting-toolbox/

18. Sound Resources History Channel Great Speeches http://www.historychannel.com/broadband/home/index.jsp The Classical Music Archives http://www.classicalarchives.com/ Dance Music MPeg and Video Clips from Library of Congress http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/dihtml/divideos.html Free Music Play sample clips royalty free http://www.freemusicplay.com/ The Free Sound Project http: //freesound . iua . upf . edu/index .php Flash Kit -Sound FX http: //flashkit .com/soundfx/ Podcast Bumper Music http: //bumpermusic . blogspot .com/ Four bEEs - free media http://www. fourbees . com/fourbees/audelm .asp

19. iPod Tools/Tip and Tricks Using iPod as portable recording device iTalk Griffith voice recorder Inserting recorder Speak clearly, projecting voice, use inflection Hold recorder a few inches from mouth Between recording preserver battery Set iPod to be updated manually Organization a must Download recordings either to desktop or iTunes and rename immediately Compress recording in iTunes Convert recordings to MP3 in iTunes

20. Digitizing Artifacts Scan images Make jpg, landscape 640 X 480 Take photos as close as possible Download digital images from camera Be careful not to crop become pixilated Download images from web Only USE 640 X 480 or larger Use digital video camera with firewire Record voice over Use iMovie, GarageBand, Audacity or iPod with recorder Capture Music iTunes, GarageBand loops, CD Use mp3 format Free music resources

21. Image Resources Library of Congress http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ Library of Congress on Flickr http://www. flickr . com/photos/library_of_congress/ Kodak’s Powerful Days in Black and White http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/features/moore/mooreIndex.shtml National Archives of UK from Doomsday to present http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ National Archives http://www.archives.gov/ Classroom Clipart http://classroomclipart.com/ Pics4Learning http://www.pics4learning.com/